BioTechNZ Executive Council Elections 2024

26 July 2024

There is now an opportunity to put yourself forward or nominate someone else for a role on the BioTechNZ Executive Council. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for 18 September 2024 and is to be held via zoom.

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The rise of digital banks

25 July 2024

Aotearoa New Zealand’s financial landscape is undergoing a change with the rise of digital banks, also known as challenger or neobanks. Over recent months, three local fintechs; Dosh, Emerge and Debut have announced plans to expand their offerings, moving towards offering digital only services (spend, save, and borrow). Essentially they are challenging many aspects of traditional banking.

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Sustainability - Insights, strategies and future events

25 July 2024

The recent video meeting of the Sustainable FinTech Working Group (SFWG) brought together key players from across the sustainable fintech sector to share insights, developments, and strategies. You can hear the audio recording if you missed the session or wish to revisit the discussions.

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RegTech Roundup - July

25 July 2024

July fun fact, in July 1981 IBM’s first desktop computer, the System/23 Deskmaster was introduced, how many of you can remember the early days of tech? Nowadays we have computers that evolve their own learning and can mimic humans!

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Unveiling the future

24 July 2024

Today, we’re delighted to announce the publication of our AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand. Special thanks to our dedicated working group, our Executive Council and Workshop contributors.

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Meet Anshuman on his journey on AI and problem solving

24 July 2024

This month in our new AI leadership Q&A series we meet executive council member Anshuman Banjeree and discover what inspires him.

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Digital Trust Framework: Launch & Future | July Newsletter

24 July 2024

The Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Act took effect on the first day of the month, and included the establishment and implementation of the Regulator, the Trust Framework Authority. The launch was rather low-key, with the only discernible signal from the Department of Internal Affairs being updates to their digital government web pages to reflect this milestone. 

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AI Blueprint for Aotearoa launched today

24 July 2024

The AI Forum of New Zealand proudly announces the publication of the AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand. It proposes leveraging existing industry initiatives to help drive results and achieve a shared vision.

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Will the Digital Trust Hui Taumata 2024 move the dial?

24 July 2024

Deep thought has gone into building the agenda for next month’s Digital Trust Hui Taumata, ahead of Net Hui and The Point 2024, so that conversations live on and build out later in the year and into subsequent years. 

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Online safety’s future?

22 July 2024

As technology continues to rapidly evolve, it brings a range of opportunities and challenges. But what does the future hold for online safety?

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Navigating the Compliance Landscape: Expert Insights for Insurers

15 July 2024

In today’s ever-changing regulatory landscape, insurers face mounting challenges in maintaining compliance. A recent survey by Gallagher Bassett, as part of The Carrier Perspective: 2024 Claims Insights report, provides insights into the primary compliance and regulatory hurdles insurers are facing.

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Digital Trust Hui Taumata - Perspectives on Digital Wallets, Devices and Bots, AI, and Regulatory issues.

15 July 2024

Discover Perspectives on Digital Wallets, Devices and Bots, AI, and Regulatory issues at the Digital Trust Hui Taumata in Wellington 13 August. 

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Government bringing in new digital trust framework

10 July 2024

The government has quietly ushered in the beginnings of what it hopes will be the answer to people's experiences of fraud and lack of trust online. Its new digital trust framework has gone live in recent days.

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NZTech Update – Gearing Up For Digital Tech In Schools

Kia Ora Readers, Introducing digital technologies to every child’s learning is critical for their success in an increasingly digital world. To better prepare our nation’s children and young people to participate, create and thrive in our rapidly evolving digital world, our education system is adding digital technologies into the curriculum from Year 1 starting in 2018. … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Gearing Up For Digital Tech In Schools"
19 November 2017
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NZTech Update – Let’s Help David Downs!

Kia Ora Readers, It was encouraging to hear Clare Curran, Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Media, and Minister of Government Digital Services announce in her first ministerial speech at Nethui last week that the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer is one of her priorities, (Listen to her speech). NZTech is looking forward to supporting the new … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Let’s Help David Downs!"
13 November 2017
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NZTech Update – Digital Nations & Techweek’18

Hi Readers, I thought you may like a quick update on significant NZTech event projects that are currently in development: Mark your diary for 19-20 February for Digital Nations 2030. This Summit brings together leading digital governments and international thought leaders alongside local leaders to develop a digital vision. The Summit will be an excellent … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Digital Nations & Techweek’18"
09 October 2017
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NZTech Update – Creativity & collaboration in education

Hi Readers, With business as usual, I have been able to return some of my energy to the new Digital Technologies curricula due to be launched in 2018. This change, if well implemented, provides New Zealand’s education system with an opportunity to evolve. The World Economic Forum recently released its Human Capital Report 2017, Preparing … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Creativity & collaboration in education"
02 October 2017